Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : 2:07 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 49m at 7:35 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Sep 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:035.510:236.84:410.74:380.56:307:33Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:575.811:176.95:360.55:370.36:317:32New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:496.16:260.36:330.26:327:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:096.912:406.47:140.27:260.26:337:29New Moon4Sat
5Sun1:006.81:296.68:000.18:190.26:347:27Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:506.62:196.68:460.29:120.36:357:25Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:416.33:116.69:320.310:060.56:367:24Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:345.94:046.510:190.411:010.76:377:22First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:305.64:596.411:080.611:580.86:377:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:285.35:566.211:590.86:387:19First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:285.16:556.112:550.912:530.96:397:17First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:285.17:546.11:530.91:490.96:407:16Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:265.28:496.12:480.92:450.96:417:14Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:195.39:396.23:400.83:380.86:427:13Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:075.510:256.34:290.74:280.76:437:11Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:515.611:076.35:130.65:150.76:447:09Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:325.711:466.25:540.66:000.76:457:08Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:105.86:320.66:420.76:467:06Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:236.112:455.87:070.67:220.86:477:04Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:575.91:155.97:400.78:020.96:487:03Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:295.71:446.08:110.78:421.06:497:01Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:015.52:146.18:410.89:261.16:506:59Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:375.42:506.19:140.810:141.26:506:58Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:205.23:366.19:550.911:091.26:516:56Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:145.04:326.110:481.06:526:55Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:204.94:386.012:111.310:51 AM1.05:535:53Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:334.95:536.112:161.212:031.05:545:51Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:445.17:066.31:201.11:150.95:555:50Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:485.48:096.52:200.92:210.75:565:48Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:445.89:056.73:160.63:220.55:575:46Waning Crescent30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551762)

Common Questions About Delaware City, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Delaware City, DE today?

Slack tide in Delaware City, DE is approximately 10:51 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Delaware City, DE?

Delaware City, DE is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Delaware City, DE tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Delaware City, DE?

Tide predictions for Delaware City, DE come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Delaware City, DE?

Tide data for Delaware City, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8551762. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8551762.

What is the moon phase in Delaware City, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Delaware City, DE is Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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